I want to be a freelance creative writer (science fiction) because I have always loved writing. I have more full notebooks with funky colored ink than Cher has pairs of shoes. When I asked my roommate what my ideal job should be (I always love an outside opinion), she said science fiction writer. I asked her why and she answered that I’m always writing and I know enough about science fiction to make me …showed first 75 words of 505 total…

…showed last 75 words of 505 total…write anywhere. A computer is required to submit a manuscript, but you can take a laptop anywhere. You can move around the country as a writer or live in a remote area. Some travel is required for professional authors for promotion of their books. Freelance writing is a very independent and personal career. Beginners cannot support themselves solely by writing. However, everything requires practice, and writing can be very rewarding for those who love it.